Director of Curriculum and Instruction STEM

Job Description

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

Reporting to the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Network Director of Curriculum and Instruction: Humanities is responsible for developing, codifying, and supporting the implementation of a rigorous, vertically aligned PreK-12th Grade Humanities curriculum. The Network Director of Humanities collaborates closely with school-based leaders to design and facilitate high-quality professional development and coaching, ensure strong implementation of the Humanities curriculum, and make strategic adjustments to curriculum and teaching in response to student data. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of innovative best practices for Humanities teaching and learning in grades PreK-12, experience fostering adult learning through high quality professional development and coaching, and strong data utilization and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment

• Collaborates with the Managing Director of Schools and other key stakeholders to create a strategic vision for the network curriculum model;

• Designs and manages the development of a rigorous, vertically-aligned, and interdisciplinary grades PreK-12th grade ELA and Social Studies curriculum that fosters the achievement of all students, takes a constructivist, interdisciplinary approach, is culturally and historically responsive, and develops students’ critical consciousness;

• Manages the selection, adaptation, and/or creation of unit plans, assessments, lesson plans, and instructional materials for DREAM’s PreK-12th ELA and Social Studies  curriculum aligned to the science of reading and pedagogical best practices;

• Manages the creation and revision of network interim and unit-level assessments;

• Collaborates with the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction and other key stakeholders to design a multi-year process for strategic redesign, revision, and codification of the PreK-12th ELA and Social Studies curriculum and assessments;

• Manages the analysis of student data to assess the effectiveness of curricular design and implementation, makes necessary short- and long-term revisions and improvements, and creates network, school, and classroom-level action plans and resources to improve student achievement;

• Collaborates with and coaches Principals, Academic Deans, Deans of Student Supports, and other key stakeholders to regularly analyze assessment data and use it to drive instruction;

• Leads the ELA Working Group made up of leaders and teachers across our schools to innovate on our ELA academic program.

• People Leadership & Development

• Manages the Humanities team within the Curriculum and Instruction Team (CIT) to ensure alignment of our PK-12 Humanities programs, production and distribution of curriculum and assessment, and the analysis of data

• Manages the design and coaches the facilitation of high quality network-level professional development and coaching practices

• Collaborates with the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Network Director of Curriculum and Instruction: STEM to design and lead highly effective training for Principals, Academic Deans, and Deans of Student Supports

• Collaborates with the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Network Director of Curriculum and Instruction: STEM, and the Associate Director of Curriculum Operations to design an facilitate CIT Meetings and professional development

• Collaborates with the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Network Director of Curriculum and Instruction: STEM, and the Associate Director of Curriculum Operations to design and develop CIT operations and strategy and network-wide academic strategy

• Leads curriculum implementation and content walkthroughs to support school-based teams in determining focus areas and action steps for instructional improvement by observing literacy instruction and analyzing student and teacher data;

• Regularly observes and provides feedback to Associate Directors of Humanities and to Principals, Academic Deans, and Deans of Student Supports on their coaching of leaders and/or teachers;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in Education, Teaching, or School Administration, preferred;
• Minimum of 8 years of education experience with a record of achievement for all children, required;
• Minimum of 3 years of school leadership experience, required;
• Minimum of 2 years of network- or district-level leadership experience, required;
• Extensive experience in the selection, design, and development of curriculum and assessment,
• Deep experience and a commitment to innovation, strategic planning, and continuous improvement;
• A successful record of developing teacher and leader knowledge, skill, and productive mindsets around teaching and learning, including experience with design and execution of adult professional development and coaching;
• Extensive knowledge of the science of reading, instructional design, curriculum development, assessment design, historically responsive pedagogies, and pedagogical best practices in ELA and Social Studies;
• A drive to succeed and achieve great results on behalf of all students, especially those furthest from opportunity;
• Deeply committed to fostering equity and inclusion in our schools;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and an ability to connect and build relationships with a diverse group of people;
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to project plan, prioritize, and balance multiple projects simultaneously;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences;
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including a desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

Working Expectations

• Start Date: July 1, 2026
• The Network Director of Curriculum and Instruction: STEM is part of the Curriculum team, which currently works 3 days in the office and up to 2 days remote, per week (subject to change).

Benefits and Paid Time Off

• We offer comprehensive benefits including:
• Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
• The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
• Dental and vision plans;
• Disability benefits;
• Life insurance;
• Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
• Flexible spending account options;
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
• Fitness and entertainment discounts;
• A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;
• Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses;
• Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;
• Tuition reimbursement support;
• Access to a professional development fund;
• All full-time Network Support Team employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays.
• Benefits are subject to change.

Compensation

• DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience. The incoming annual salary range for this position is $125,000  to $140,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All regular employees receive annual compensation increases and have the opportunity to earn both performance- and tenure-based bonuses. Because we value tenure in each role, our salary ranges are not capped.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us.

DREAM Maxims

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

Applying to DREAM

We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.

If you are a current DREAM employee, please click here to review our Internal Selection Process before applying.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.